Have the patient move back to the starting position on the bed. Use the tape measure to ensure 2 inches of movement. Assign a score.

Anterior Scoot Scoring

Score

Description

Selected Example

4

Independent

Performance normal.

3

Verbal cues/increased time

Unsafe movement requiring cues to slow down, but can complete the task.

2

Upper extremity support

Cannot complete the task, even on 2nd or 3rd attempt, unless they use their hand(s).

1

Needs assistance

Max A needed to complete the scoot.

0

Dependent

Requires total assist to complete task.

Common questions about Anterior Scoot

I only need to assist the patient for the last part of the scoot. How do I score them? Patient's don't get partial credit for performance. In this instance, the patient would score 1 Needs Assistance with the level of assistance recorded.